04/20/2017
Now with summer right around the corner, here is a frequently asked question about pesky ants.
What if ants or w**ds show up in the joints between interlocking brick pavers?
As with any surface that has a crack or seam (cracks in concrete, joints between pavers or pieces of stone, expansion joints in concrete….) ants can become a problem.
In interlocking paver systems, the sand at the bottom half of the paver is what causes lock up between the pavers, making it a durable system. The sand in the joints between the top half of the pavers eventually washes out (with wind, rain, washing of the patio…) and is replaced with dirt and debris from the air. This is actually preferred and we recommend customers allow this process to happen naturally. The particles that replace the lost sand actually compact more solid than sand does, therefore naturally deterring w**ds from seeding in the sand, and ants from feeling so welcome.
If an ant problem does occur, it is recommended that granular ant killer be swept into the joints between the pavers.
If w**ds are a problem, keep in mind that the w**ds are growing from seeds falling into the cracks between the pavers, from blowing seeds or bird droppings. The w**ds are not growing up from under the pavers. As mentioned above, once the top layer on sand between the paves is replaced with dirt and debris from the air, the more compacted material will make a w**d problem less likely. Since the w**ds are not growing up from below the pavers, the roots are small and therefore easily pulled out or controlled with a general w**d killer.
If we can be of further assistance or answer any questions for you, please do not hesitate to contact us or the project coordinator that worked with you on your project.
